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Hi, I’m Sam Brown
Sam Brown,

Hi, I’m Sam Brown

I am not originally from Memphis, but it certainly would’ve been cool if I was. I have an undeniable adoration for my hometown, Jackson, …

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Hi, I’m Mica Johnson
Mica Johnson,

Hi, I’m Mica Johnson

Born and raised in Northern Mississippi, I’m a Memphian wannabe. Hey, friends! I’m Mica (pronounced like Micah, NOT Meeka.) Although I grew up in …

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  • They say that to know where you're going you must know where you have been, and with a city so rich in history we are lucky to have establishments like the @antiquewarehousemall that help us retrace our footsteps. Use the link in our bio to get a glimpse inside this not-so-hidden gem nestled along Summer Avenue. #choose901 📸: @antiquewarehousemall
  • 🎉And the winner is @hannawro🎉 Congrats and thanks to everyone for entering! . . . 🌟IT'S GIVEAWAY TIME🌟 It's time for the release of @memphiscurrent's third issue and we've got a pair of tickets for their upcoming release party this Sunday (6/23) at @olddominick. @wolfraycassidy of Hog and Hominy will be whipping up cocktails, @magicmamii will be holding down the stage with the tunes, light hors d'oeuvres will be provided by @cityblocksalumeria and local artists like @beidly, @donlifted, @mia.saine, @agraceporter, @lbmetaldesign, @cheetoryan, Robert Anthony Sims, and @kara0oke_studio will have work on display. Tickets are $25 and includes a complimentary cocktail and a free copy of the third issue. Use the link in our bio to grab tickets and/ or enter to win: 🌟Like this post 🌟Follow @choose901 and @memphiscurrent 🌟Tag a friend who likes music, art, and Memphis news 🌟We will choose a random winner tomorrow (6/19) Good Luck! 📸: @beidly
  • Often excluded from school teachings and textbooks, June 19th is a pivotal point in American history, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. We, as a society, landmark various historical occasions with gatherings and celebrations, and @thecltv is doing just that —providing a space to boast all facets of Blackness in light of where Black America has been and where it's going ✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿Use the link in our bio to get more details on the Juneteenth Gala they are hosting this Saturday (6/22).
  • We know we shook things up when we came into your life, but we’re excited to do this thing called life with you 💙 Here’s to all of the fathers and father figures out there. Use the link in our bio to find some ways to celebrate the day. #HappyFathersDay #choose901 📸: @imlisamonet
  • Summertime fun isn't just for us hoomans. Fur-tunately, there are a handful of four-legged friendly happenings this month where little "Max" and "Daisy" can raise ruff 🐶 Use the link in our bio fetch some ideas. #choose901 📸:ydacjones
  • If you've never seen Smith7 Record Label in action, their 14th Annual Pants Tour, which kicks off tonight (6/14) at @youngavenuesound, is the perfect opportunity to do so. Use the link in our bio to learn more about how they've not only provided a scene for emerging artists to get their feet wet, but have used music as a way to support nonprofit missions and make a difference in Memphis. #choose901 📸: @natepackard
  • And the winner is @rebeka.h.artley 🥳 Congrats and thanks to everyone for entering! . . . ⚡️IT’S GIVEAWAY TIME⚡️You may have never heard his name, but you've, no doubt, heard some of @citizencope's tunes in commercials and tv shows. We sat down with him to chat about his love for music and his love for Memphis, which you can read with the link in our bio, and we’re giving away a pair of tickets to see him perform at the @crosstownconcourse Theater next Tuesday (6/18) Enter to Win:⠀ ⚡️Like this post⠀ ⚡️Must follow @crosstownarts and @choose901⠀ ⚡️Tag a friend you’d like to tag along⠀ ⚡️We will choose a random winner tomorrow (6/15) Good Luck! #choose901